Bottle carrier



July 10, 1934. G, 5. EVERHART 1,965,886

BOTTLE CARRIER Filed DeC. 14, 1931 5 Sheets-Sheet l July 10, 1934. G; s, EVERHART 1,965,886

BOTTLE CARRIER Filed geo. 1931 5 sheets-sheet 2 July 1o, 1934. Y GSEVERHART 1,965,886

BOTTLE CARRIER Filed Dec. 14, 1931 5 Sheets-Sheet I5 July 10, 1934.

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/s' /7 @maja y Patented July 1o, 1934 N UNITED STATES PATENT oFFicE BGTTLE CARRIER George S. Everhart, lTerre Haute, Ind. Application December 14, 1931, Serial No. 580,827 16 Claims. (Cl. 224-45) This invention relates to improvements in botbodiments of the invention, particularly withV tlc carriers and consists in the novel construcreference to the connecting element and the hantion hereinafter disclosed. dle. Fig. 21 is a plan view of the case in knocked- An object of the invention is to provide a cardown condition and Fig. 22 is an edge view of l rier for bottles formed from a pair Yof cutout the same. Fig. 23 is a side elevation of the case; 50 folded blanks of corrugated paper board, or the Fig. 24 is an end elevation, and Fig. 25 is a plan like, in which a plurality of bottles may be mountview of the same. ed and supported in two' parallel rows, which Fig. 26 illustrates an optional form of connect- `carrier is provided with a handle member and ing element.

is economical of construction, simple in use and A carrier is formed from a pair of blanks 1 and 65 durable in service. 2-^`placed in superimposed position and secured Another object of the invention is to provide together by clamping members 3. Inthe embodia device of the class described havinga handle ment illustrated in Fig. 1 the blanks 1 and 2 may member which may be collapsed beneath the top be made integral and from a single strip of mateof the carrier in one adjustment and extended riaL't-he two blanks being joined togetherasshown 70 in another adjustmcnt'so that the structure may by the dotted line 4. It is contemplated that the be used either as a case for packing the bottles carrier be constructed from sheets of relatively or as a case for manual transportation of the stiff material and corrugated paper board is same. recommended for this purpose. Each of the Additional detailed advantages of the conblanks comprises a vertical section 5 which is 75 struction will be apparent from ythe following adapted to form a handle and an intermediate description taken in connection with the accomi Wall of the carrier, a section 6 forming a bottom, panying drawings in which:- f a section 7 forming an outer side wall, and a Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, illustrate a simple emsection 8 forming a top flap. The vertical secbodiment of the invention; Fig. 1 being a plan tion 5 has a cut-out portion 9, thus forming abar 80 view of the blanks; Fig. 2 an end elevation of 10 adapted for manual engagement. In the emthe case in opened position; Fig. 3 an'end elebodiment specifically illustrated in Fig. 1 a reenvation of the case in closed position; and Fig. 4 forcing ap 11 is formed by the cut-out 9 in the a side elevation of the case in closed position. blank 1 and may be folded over as illustrated in Fig. 5 is'a plan view of a connecting element. Figs. 2, 3 and 4. Staples 12 are placed through 95 y Figs. 6 to 11, inclusive, are views of another the reenforcing member 11 and the bars 10. embodiment of the invention; Fig. 6 being a plan The aps 8 have cut-outs 13 providing holes view of a blank; Fig. 'l an edge view of a pair adapted to be fitted over the tops of bottles A of blanks in superimposed position; Fig. 8 a secand B and engaging the necks thereof. The cartional' view on line 8 8, Fig. 9;V Fig. 9 a side rier is adapted to take two parallel rows of bottles 90 elevation; Fig. 10 an end elevation; and Fig. 11 arranged on each side of the intermediate wall 5.

a vertical section on line 11--11, Fig. 9. As specifically shown in the drawings, the carrier Fig. 12 is a perspective view of aconnecting is arranged to take a total of six bottles but it element similar to that illustrated in Fig. 5 but will be understood, of course, that itis not limited of a different form and material. to such a number. 9L

Figs. 13 to 20, inclusive, illustrate another em- A connecting member 14 has a pair of holes 15 bodiment of the invention and particularly iland is adapted to be tted over a bottle A and a lustrate that part of my invention which relates bottle B, thus holding the carrier in assembled to the adjustable handle. Fig; 13 is a plan view condition, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The conof a blank. Fig. 14 is a plan view of the connecting member 14 may be and is, as shown in 100 tainer in an unfolded or knocked-down condi-Y Figs. 3 and 4, constructed of corrugated paper tion andfFig. 15 is an edge view of the same. board. Or, as shown in Fig. 12, the connecting Fig. 16 is an end view of the carrier in an open member 14 may be constructed of metal and have position. Fig. 17 is a side elevation of the case formed on its side claws 16 in order that the 5o in closed position with the handle extended and member may be conveniently used as a bottle 105 Fig. 18 is an end elevation of the same. Fig. 19 opener.

is a side elevation of the carrier with the han- The embodiment illustrated in Fig. 6 is quite dle in collapsed position and Fig. 20 is an end similar in construction to that illustrated in Fig. elevation of the same. 1, having the blanks 1 and 2 each of which has a Figs. 21 to 25, inclusive, illustrate further emvertical Section5 providing ahandle andan inter- 110 mediate wall, a bottom section 6, a side section '7 and a flap section 8. The vertical section 5 is cutout, however, in a novel manner to form a flap 17 having holes 18 to engage the end bottles of the row. Cut-out sections 19 are made in the vertical section 6, forming sockets in which the side of the bottle flts. The vertical section 5 also has cut-out portions 20 near the bottom which form sockets to receive the bottom of the bottles.

The bottom section 6 of each of the blanks has small aps 21 struck out and turned up to t kat the end of the row of bottles and thus the bottles are held in assembled condition without danger of falling from the case.

The end aps 8, in the embodiment shown in Figs. 6 to 11, may have only one hole 22 which passes over the neck of the center bottle in the row.

It will be obvious that the modication illustrated in Figs. 6 to 11 provides means whereby thel bottles may be held more firmly than when the sockets 19 and 20 and the flaps 21 are not provided.

The modication illustrated in Figs. 13 to 20 is directed to the arrangement of an adjustable handle which is so positioned that it may be moved to extended position as shown in Figs. 17 and 18, or in collapsed position as shown in Figs. 19 and 20. Each of the blanks 1 and 2 are formed with a vertical section 5, a bottom section 6, a side wall section 7 and a flap section 8. The vertical section 5 is formed without, however, the integral handle portion. A handle blank 23 is formed with a cut-out portion 24 and with a reenforcing ilap 25 which may be turned over and fastened with staples 26. Shims 27, which may be of corrugated paper board, are placed between the blanks 1 and 2 and the staples 3 passed therethrough. A shim 28 may also be similarly placed and secured, and the handle blank 23 inserted between the blanks 1 and 2 in such a manner that the shim 28 is within the cut-out portion 24 and forms a stop for the bottom of the handle blank. It will be readily seen that the handle 23 may be extended, as shown in Figs. 17 and 18, or it may be collapsed, as shown in Figs. 19 and 20. This arrangement makes the case convenient for stacking and at the same time provides a handle which may be readily extended.

The embodiment illustrated in Figs. 21 to 25 is directed to the handle and the connecting element. In this embodiment each of the blanks is provided with a vertical section 5, a bottom section 6, a side wall section '7 and a ap section 8. The blank 1 has, however, a ap 30 extending beyond and integral with the flap 8 and provided with a hole 31 for engaging a bottle in the row opposite that engaged by the holes 13 in its flap 8. This modication eliminates the necessity for a separate connecting element 14 as illustrated in the preceding figures.

In the modification shown in Figs. 21 to 25 the vertical section 5 of the blanks 1 and 2 does not have any handle portion. Instead, a pair of straps 32 are fastened by staples 33 to the side sections 7 of the blanks.

Fig. 26 illustrates an alternate form of connecting member which comprises a wire yoke 34 secured to the flap 13 of the blank l and arranged to pass over and engage the neck of a bottle in the adjacent row. y,

It will be obvious that parts of the invention may be used without the whole and that various changes may be made in construction, within the scope of the appended claims, Without departing from the spirit of the invention.

I claim:

1. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side Wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or'rnore of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate Wall, means for connecting said sheets together at their immediate wall por tions, and a connecting member connecting the upper and outer ends of said blanks by engagement with the neck of a bottle engaged by one of said ap's and cooperatively .associated with the other ap.

2. `A bottle carrier including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming a handle, an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top ap which is adapted to fit over and engage theneck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent theintermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together at their intermediate wall portions, and a member connecting the upper and outer ends of said blanks by engagement with the neck of a bottle engagedk by one of said top flaps and cooperatively associated with the other flap.

3. A bottle container including a blanked out sheet of relatively stiff material, said sheet having oppositely disposed portions integral with each other, each of said portions having consecutively sections forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top ap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom section and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said portions together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall sections, and a member connecting the upper and outer ends of said blanks by engagement with the neck of a bottle engaged by one of said top flaps and cooperatively associated with the other flap.

4. A bottlel container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stii material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top flap which is adapted to fit over and engage the necks of bottles resting on the bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together at their intermediate wall portions, and means for holding the container in closed position.

5. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively a vertical section `forming a handle and an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top ap which is adapted to nt over and engage the neck of one or more of arow of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall sections, and means for holding the container in closed position.

6. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top ap which is adapted to fit over and, engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, and a connecting member connecting the yupper and outer ends of said blanks by engagement with the neck of a bottle in each row and which bottles are engaged by said top flaps.

'7. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side Wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, and an 8-shaped member connecting the upper and outer ends of said blanks by engagement with the neck of a bottle in each row which bottles are engaged by said top flaps.

8. A bottle carrier including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top ap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel position at their intermediate wall portions, a handle member engaging said intermediate portions, and means for holding the container in closed position.

9. A bottle carrier including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall'. means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel position at their intermediate wall portions, a handle integral with said intermediate portions, and means for holding the container in closed position.

10. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, a ap struck from each of said intermediate wall portions integral therewith and adapted to fit over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion,

` and means for holding the container in closed posit-ion.

11. A bottle container including a pair o'f blocked out sheets 0f relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, said sheets having pieces blanked out of the said. wall portions providing sockets for the bottles, and means for holding the container in closed position.

12. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall. and a top flap which is adapted to fit over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom portion and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, aps struck from' and integral with the bottom portions adapted to form abutments for the end of the bottle rows, and means for holding the container in closed position.

13. A bottle carrier including a pair of blanked out sheetsof relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having'consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top nap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom wall and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, a handle member engaging said intermediate wall portions and adapted to be depressed below the top of the carrier or extended for manual engagement, and means for holding the container in closed position.

14. A vbottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stii material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side Wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom wall and adjacent the intermediate wall, eans for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at'their intermediate wall portions, and a flap integral with one of said top flap portions and adapted to fit over and engage the neck of a bottle engaged by the other top flap.

15. A bottle container including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top flap which is adapted to fit over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom wall and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connect-2 ing said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, and a yoke member secured to one of said top flap members and adapted to t over and engage the neck of a bottle engaged by the other top flap.

16. A bottle carrier including a pair of blanked out sheets of relatively stiff material, each of said sheets having consecutively portions forming an intermediate wall, a bottom, a side wall, and a top flap which is adapted to t over and engage the neck of one or more of a row of bottles resting on said bottom wall and adjacent the intermediate wall, means for connecting said sheets together in adjacent and parallel relationship at their intermediate wall portions, and straps secured respectively to each of said sheets at the side wall portion and adapted for manual engagement.

GEORGE S. EVERHART. 

